BattlefieldsNaval Skirmish off Calais
Medieval

Naval Skirmish off Calais

1459
Calais Pale, England
Also known as: Calais naval skirmish 1459 · Warwick naval action 1459
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
Calais Pale, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrian fleet
Forces
Lancastrian fleet: c.8–15 ships. Naval skirmish.
VS
Victor
Warwick
Forces
Warwick's fleet: c.10–20 ships
Outcome
Lancastrian attempt to interdict Calais supply lines defeated
The Battle

History & Significance

Warwick used his command of the Calais garrison and fleet to defeat Lancastrian naval efforts to cut his supply lines, maintaining Yorkist access to Calais.

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